We can get what I consider a very good deal on 2013 Prius Two. The price is $20,977 plus tax & tag. No dealer fee. This is without taking the 0% financing and the dealer passing along a portion of the $1,750 dealer incentive. Would you jump on this now or wait for a 2014 and take a chance on the pricing? Edit: I should mention that we generally keep our cars about 8 years and drive about 11K/year.
I think you can do a tad better. I did on my 2012 -- and that was during a time when the C was harder to come by. But if you have done the research and this is a good deal, pull the trigger! It is a great little car. After 21,000 miles I am averaging 52.5 mpg. Around town I get 56-78 mpg using the usual tricks. It becomes a game after awhile, and you will chuckle every time you fill up. The only time I am not deliriously happy with the C is when I am on the highway in ridiculous traffic that obliges me to go so fast it is a struggle to stay above 50 mpg. At those moments I wish I had the lift-back (or a Tesla).
Yeah, this looks to be about the full $1750 below invoice, so a good deal. If you keep your cars that long, there is little incentive to care so much about the model year unless you know the new one will offer something you really want.
I wouldn't bother with waiting. 1. There are no expected differences between a 2013 and 2014 model besides some minor trim or color combinations. This means paying extra for a 2014 doesn't gain you anything over a 2013. 2. At 8 years old, the price delta between a 7 year old car and an 8 year old car that is not between a model change is negligible. See used prices on 2004 and 2005 Prius for example. iPhone ? - now Free
The 2014 should be a carbon copy of the 2013. Rumors are the 2015 will be the next generation car. There are even some spy photos of the next gen car spotted testing in SoCal. There are some great year end bargains on the 2013's and even some left over new 2012 Prius plug ins. The answer to your question is what are you driving now and will it hold up for another year. You could buy a 2013 and enjoy the gas savings now as well as great financing rates and rebates, or continue to drive your current car and hold out for the next generation car late next year.
